Salem Scholarship & Education Committee Awards 2024 Scholarships

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem Scholarship and Education Committee are delighted to announce the awarding of 15 scholarships to graduating Salem seniors heading to college this fall. The scholarships, each valued at $500, are made possible through the generous donations from the City of Salem Scholarship & Education Funds.

The 2024 scholarship recipients are:

• Gabriel Arrington of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Northeastern University.
• Henrique Carvalho of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Northeastern University.
• Christopher Cunha of Essex North Shore - Agricultural and Technical School, who plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
• Luis De la Rosa Lora of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Bentley University.
• Timothy Flynn, Jr. of Essex North Shore - Agricultural and Technical School, who plans to attend the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
• Yasdanny Galan Melian of Salem High School, who plans to attend Roxbury Community College.
• Kimberly German of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Suffolk University.
• Briana Kuch of New Liberty Innovation School, who plans to attend cosmetology school.
• William Napierkowski of Salem High School, who plans to attend the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
• Aiden O'Loughlin of Salem High School, who plans to attend Fordham University.
• Gabriely Payano of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Salem State University.
• Syed Ramim of Salem High School, who plans to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Jessenia Rivera of Salem Academy Charter School, who plans to attend Emmanuel College.
• Cristal Severino Fabian of Salem High School, who plans to attend Suffolk University.
• Zuzanna Strawinski of Essex North Shore - Agricultural and Technical School, who plans to attend Providence College

"Congratulations to the 2024 scholarship recipients and thank you to all the students who applied for consideration," said Committee Chair Gabriel Yeager. "The pool of applicants this year was highly competitive, showcasing the quality, potential, and accomplishments of Salem's youth. The Scholarship and Education Committee is deeply grateful to the many Salem residents who have donated to the fund, making these scholarships possible. I encourage all community members and businesses to consider donating to the Scholarship Fund or the Education Fund to continue supporting these vital efforts. Donations can be made online at www.salem.com/scholarship by clicking on the blue Donate button."

"My congratulations to the fifteen Salem students who were awarded a scholarship this year," said Mayor Dominick Pangallo. "And thank you to the members of the Scholarship and Education Committee who volunteer their time and energy for this important City program. Thanks also to the many donors who make these scholarships possible. In Salem we support our students in their academic careers, and we approach education as a community mission. The work of the Scholarship and Education Committee is a furtherance of that important effort."

The City of Salem Scholarship and Education Funds, established in 1987, are largely funded through small donations by Salem taxpayers on their tax bills. Donations to both Funds are entirely tax-deductible, with 100% of all contributions going directly to scholarship and grant recipients. Funding support also comes from grants and gifts from businesses, foundations, and other community members. The Scholarship Fund provides educational financial aid to Salem students pursuing higher education, while the Education Fund offers supplemental educational funding for local educational needs. Scholarships are awarded annually, and Education Fund grants are distributed on a rolling basis throughout the year. For more information about the Committee or either of the Funds, including how to make a tax-deductible donation or apply for funding, visit www.salem.com/scholarship.